May 15th 2024
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April 5th 2024
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March 14th 2024
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Meeting Preparation Is Critical For Practice Success
When preparing for a meeting, be sure that you are confident and knowledgeable in your material, and that your delivery is positive.
Keys to Managing a Successful EHR Transition
No matter the size of the healthcare organization, communication is one key to ensuring a smooth transition to a new EHR system.
5 Ways Physicians Can Create More Trust with their Staff
Trusts builds great leadership skills. Here are five things that can help physician managers be strong, trustful leaders to their employees.
Managing Difficult Conversations with Practice Staff
Every practice manager dreads having a difficult conversation with a staff member. Here are some strategies to get through one successfully.
There are Different Expectations for Physicians
Physicians often will sacrifice themselves and their families for their patients, so meet any needs you can so that the sacrifices are minimized.
PAs and the Affordable Care Act
ACA significantly changed the landscape of healthcare delivery in the U.S. and that was especially the case for the physician assistant profession.
Don't Mistake Activity for Productivity at Your Practice
Some practice administrators and physicians are under the belief they can get by with fewer back-office staffers. This may not be the case.
6 Signs It's Time to Fire a Staffer
No one wants to fire someone, but sometimes it needs to be done. Here are six instances where a firing is justified.
When Payers Underpay You: What is Your Recourse?
Do you trust insurance companies to pay you properly and according to contract requirements? If so, review your EOBs from your payers, today.
PAs are Altering the Course of Chronic Kidney Disease
Certified PAs and other healthcare providers can follow this simple assessment protocol to help with early detection of chronic kidney disease.
Don't Hire Your Relatives at Your Practice
Hiring a relative is an easy way to fill an open position for many practices. Here are the reasons why NOT to do that.
A Helpful Provision in the 21st Century Cures Act
A new law makes it so small practices can reimburse employees for premium expenses incurred for an individual health insurance policy.
Top 11 Customer Service Tips for Practices
Maintaining high customer service standards can increase patient satisfaction. Here are 11 tips to gain a customer service edge.
Enhancing the Patient Experience with Exceptional Customer Service
Customer service has become an integral component of maintaining a successful practice. Here's how to improve the patient experience.
When One of Your Staff Members Goes Rogue
Before you discipline an employee's behavior, take a step back and see the "why" behind it. It could surprise you.
Nurses Most Ethical Profession, Americans Say
Healthcare providers, nurses specifically, were ranked by Americans as the most trustworthy profession. Congressmen were ranked the least.
Enough with Troubling Laws Governing PAs in Practice
The laws governing physician assistants in practice are downright ridiculous in some states. It's time for PAs to speak up and defend their right to govern themselves.
NPs Getting More Independence Raises Debate
In our recurring blog "Inbox," we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.
How to Streamline Job Interviews at Your Practice
Thinking of adding a new person to your staff or just replacing someone who left? Take these six steps.
Physicians Must Speak Out against Healthcare Challenges
As we look to 2017, physicians and practice owners can't afford to be quiet anymore. They must speak up if they want to improve their situation.
Top Practice Management Tips of 2016
We compiled our readers' favorite practice management articles from the past year reflecting strategies and best practices.
PAs in Dermatology Increase Patient Care, Revenue
Patients of all ages are demanding more dermatology services. Certified PAs are able to treat most patients and perform many procedures.
How Practices Can Celebrate the Holidays
'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with your staff. Practices must tread carefully, so that no one feels offended or excluded; here are some tips on how to do that.
The VA Giving NPs Practice Independence is a Mistake
One doctor thinks the Department of Veterans Affairs made a huge mistake in giving nurse practitioners independence practice authority.
Nurse Practitioners Granted Practice Independence at VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs granted certain nurse practitioners the authority to treat patients without physician supervision.
Four Tips for Giving Better Feedback to Staff
Most people do not enjoy confrontation, but giving vital feedback to staff is something that you need to do to succeed as a practice.
Staffing Right for Population Health in Small Practices
When engaging in new population health initiatives, ensure your practice is properly allocating its staff and expanding strategically.
Why PAs are Being Used More in Hospitals
Recent research indicates that PAs are an effective resource for hospitals to improve outcomes at a lower cost of care.
Ensure Your Practice's Employee Handbook is not a Contract
A recent case between a hospital and its former employee emphasizes the need for practices to make sure their handbook is not an accidental handbook.
Safety at the Practice Takes on a New Meaning
OSHA recently introduced harsher penalties to employers who are violating workplace safety guidelines. Here's what you have to know.